Symbol:
S
Atomic Number:
16
Atomic Weight:
32.066
Element Classification:
Non-Metal
Discovered By:
Known to the ancients.
Discovery Date:
n/a (Unknown)
Name Origin:
Latin: sulphur (brimstone).
Density (g/cc):
2.070
Melting Point (K):
386
Boiling Point (K):
717.824
Appearance:
Tasteless, odorless, light-yellow, brittle solid
Atomic Radius (pm):
127
Atomic Volume (cc/mol):
15.5
Covalent Radius (pm):
102
Ionic Radius:
30 (+6e) 184 (-2e)
Specific Heat (@20°C J/g mol):
0.732
Fusion Heat (kJ/mol):
1.23
Evaporation Heat (kJ/mol):
10.5
Thermal Conductivity (@25°C W/m K):
Debye Temperature (K):
n/a
Pauling Negativity Number:
2.58
First Ionizing Energy (kJ/mol):
999.0
Oxidation States:
6, 4, 2, -2
Electronic Configuration:
[Ne] 3s2 3p4
Lattice Structure:
Orthorhombic (ORC)
Lattice Constant (Å):
10.470
Lattice C/A Ratio:
n/a